sap6 dak1拾得
Jyutpingsap6 dak1
Yalesahp dāk
Definition
To find or collect lost items.
writtendaily actions
How it's used
This term is formal and often appears in official notices or written reports, such as lost and found announcements. In everyday spoken Cantonese, people almost exclusively use 執到 instead of 拾得. Using 拾得 in casual conversation can sound overly dramatic or like you are reading from a legal document.
Examples
I found a watch in the park.
Where did you find this money?
Related words
Common phrases
found property
Common mistake
Learners often use 拾得 in casual speech, but it sounds unnatural. Stick to 執到 for daily life and reserve 拾得 for formal writing or specific contexts like police reports.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
